Housekeeping / Laundry – Part Time

Perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department and assure resident safety in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility. Assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner and an adequate supply of linen is on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

Reports to the Director of Environmental Services
Class: Union

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required
Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed
Report all accidents/incidents and hazardous conditions to the supervisor no matter how minor they may be
Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights on the maintenance log
Attend all department and staff meetings, in-service education, on the job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
Participate and assist in department projects as directed
Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
Keep areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
Keep areas clear of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, equipment etc.
Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the work day
Keep supervisor informed of supply needs
Use proper lifting procedures when assisting others in lifting heavy equipment and objects
Maintain the confidentiality of resident’s information
Treat residents with respect and properly care for their personal belongings
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks
Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
Coordinate daily services with nursing when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas
Assure that established infection control and universal precautions and practices are maintained
Coordinate appropriate isolation procedures with nursing services
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures
Use and dispose of PPE with established PPE procedures
Clean work/supply carts, equipment etc. as needed or directed.
Clean/polish furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units etc., daily as needed
Clean, wash, sanitize, and or polish bathroom fixtures. Assure watermarks are removed from fixtures.
Clean windows/mirrors in resident’s rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms etc., throughout the facility
Clean floors including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, buffing, disinfecting, scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing. Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties
Clean carpets to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting
Clean walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing
Remove dirt, dust, grease film, etc, from surfaces by using proper cleaning/disinfection solutions
Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptable with plastic liners
Clean vacant rooms as assigned using established procedures
Perform cleaning procedures when a resident is discharged and/or transferred
Discard infectious waste in appropriate containers
Turn in all found articles/items to your supervisor
Assure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift
Collect, sort, and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., and place in appropriate containers or assigned areas
Sort, count, and wash soiled linen, laundry, garments, etc, in accordance with established procedures and separate those items that require special stain removal and treatment
Fold, count, stack, hang, and distribute clean laundry, linen, linen garments etc. to residents daily and or as instructed
Assure that clean laundry, linen, garments etc. are distributed to designated areas as instructed
Perform other duties in support of the department as assigned
Use of material and equipment necessary to perform all functions of the position

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent.
Six months or more experience preferred.
On the job training provided
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
Must be able to sit, stand, lift, and move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents and personnel
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to lift, push, pull and remove equipment, supplies etc., more than 50 pounds
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents

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